Politically Active. Politics Free.

Describing oneself as “politically active” is a risk.  

You risk the chance that the person you are talking to is ultra-political and sees your admission as the green light for a spirited debate on healthcare, taxes, or the size of government.  

You also risk the chance of the other person recoiling and finding a reason to excuse themselves.  I mean -- they have a life and really do not want to be stuck in a conversation about healthcare, taxes, or the size of government.

But neither of those are necessarily true - maybe for someone involved in politics - but you can be politically active without getting caught up in the game of politics.

Politically Active. Politics Free. makes a clear distinction between civic engagement and politics.  

The New York Times states that “civic engagement” is “working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference.” 

We believe that the more a person is involved in the decision making process, his/her sense of ownership in the betterment of the community is increased exponentially.

“Politics”  are the methods or tactics involved in managing a government and the maneuvering within a political unit or group in order to gain control or power. 

Politically Active. Politics Free. will always be “civic” oriented and focused on local issues that affect the details of your, my and our lives here in good old Chula Vista!